Sunday, August 29, 2010
Cutest Kids Ever!
Here are a few more pictures from our photo shoot. I still have lots more to post!
What Would We Do Without Sharlla and Brittni?
When you have the cutest kids in the world, you better have a friend that is a photographer! We have both! Sharlla and Brittni took our family/birthday pictures tonight. There are more than 500 photos, so please be patient while I edit them!
I'm not sure what they are laughing at, but this picture is adorable!
This is how the girls feel about having their picture taken!
Precious!
MoJo even joined in on the fun! How cute are our three babies?
Thanks Sharlla and Brittni for taking such awesome pictures for us!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
August 22nd, 2010
Eric, B, James and I climbed Alluvial Fan (a waterfall in Rocky Mountain National Park)
I wish this picture showed how high up we made it! It was so much fun!
This bad boy almost made me pee my pants! He walked right past the open back door while B and I were sitting at the table, and then he walked around to the window and looked in! It is crazy how big elk are when you are this close to them!
Papaw Marty decided that all three girls needed to ride ponies. They loved it! This is Stella with Mamaw and Papaw. Her pony's name was Blizzard. She still talks about it!
Emerson didn't want help! She is definitely going to need a pony!
Thanks Papaw Marty for the pony rides!
Emerson gave Duke a hug before she told him bye! She is still talking about "Dukey Boy!"
We drove to the top of Trail Ridge Road, and then hiked to the highest point! 13,000 feet! Beautiful!
This was the black bear that hung out in our neighborhood. He was looking in the neighbor's house!
We rode bikes around Lake Estes. Riding a bike uphill at that elevation was a challenge! Thanks Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty for an amazing vacation!
I can't believe it has been over a month since my last post! Time really does fly! We spent so much time traveling this summer, that it was really difficult for me to keep up with our blog. We went to Estes Park, CO for a family vacation the second week of August. It was amazing! The weather was perfect, and we had so much fun relaxing and exploring. We saw a bear within 50 yards of our house, and we had elk and mule deer in our yard almost every day! The girls rode ponies, and played their first game of putt-putt!
Since we have been back from vacation, school started back up for James and I, and we are both taking graduate classes. The girls are going to preschool three days a week this year too! Mamaw Ruth watched them one day a week for us last year, and we were so thankful for her help. We don't want Mamaw to have to be the disciplinarian, so we decided that spending that extra day at preschool might be the best option. Especially, since we love the girls' school.
The girls came back from CO with sinus infections, but their ears and lungs were fine. We were really hopeful that this was going to be a turning point for them, and we wouldn't have to worry as much about ear infections and breathing problems every time they get sick. Then we went to the ENT and audiologist last week, and our dreamworld was crushed! Emerson failed her hearing screening, and has fluid in her middle ear. The fluid isn't caused from an ear infection, which means it can't be fixed with antibiotics. I am so thankful that our ENT was conservative and gave us another 2 months before we will have to do tubes. Emerson will be re-tested in October. We are going to try a nasal spray until then, and hopefully that will work. We really don't want to go through another surgery.
Speaking of tubes... We have known that Stella's tubes have been out of place since last winter. Which stinks because her tubes lasted less than 8 months. The audiologist was unable to test Stell's hearing because her tubes were laying in her ear canals, and the ENT attempted to remove them while we were in the office. Mamaw Ruth, a nurse, and myself were all trying to hold her down, but we weren't very successful! The ENT was able to remove one tube, and she thinks the other one will fall out by itself. Stella's hearing will also be tested in October. We are hoping for big things!
Birthday month started while we were in CO. Aunt B made Elmo cupcakes for the girls! It was a great way to kick off their birthday celebration! We have less than three weeks until our babies turn 3! I can't believe it! Turning 3 is a huge milestone for us! I have been looking forward to their 3rd birthday since my Uncle Al left me a voicemail on the morning of Stella's heart surgery (when she was 10 days old). He told me to start planning their 3rd birthday. He probably doesn't remember leaving that voicemail for me, but I will always remember it. It taught me that sometimes all we have is faith and hope, but that is enough. Needless to say, this birthday is going to be a huge celebration!
I wish this picture showed how high up we made it! It was so much fun!
This bad boy almost made me pee my pants! He walked right past the open back door while B and I were sitting at the table, and then he walked around to the window and looked in! It is crazy how big elk are when you are this close to them!
Papaw Marty decided that all three girls needed to ride ponies. They loved it! This is Stella with Mamaw and Papaw. Her pony's name was Blizzard. She still talks about it!
Emerson didn't want help! She is definitely going to need a pony!
Thanks Papaw Marty for the pony rides!
Emerson gave Duke a hug before she told him bye! She is still talking about "Dukey Boy!"
We drove to the top of Trail Ridge Road, and then hiked to the highest point! 13,000 feet! Beautiful!
This was the black bear that hung out in our neighborhood. He was looking in the neighbor's house!
We rode bikes around Lake Estes. Riding a bike uphill at that elevation was a challenge! Thanks Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty for an amazing vacation!
I can't believe it has been over a month since my last post! Time really does fly! We spent so much time traveling this summer, that it was really difficult for me to keep up with our blog. We went to Estes Park, CO for a family vacation the second week of August. It was amazing! The weather was perfect, and we had so much fun relaxing and exploring. We saw a bear within 50 yards of our house, and we had elk and mule deer in our yard almost every day! The girls rode ponies, and played their first game of putt-putt!
Since we have been back from vacation, school started back up for James and I, and we are both taking graduate classes. The girls are going to preschool three days a week this year too! Mamaw Ruth watched them one day a week for us last year, and we were so thankful for her help. We don't want Mamaw to have to be the disciplinarian, so we decided that spending that extra day at preschool might be the best option. Especially, since we love the girls' school.
The girls came back from CO with sinus infections, but their ears and lungs were fine. We were really hopeful that this was going to be a turning point for them, and we wouldn't have to worry as much about ear infections and breathing problems every time they get sick. Then we went to the ENT and audiologist last week, and our dreamworld was crushed! Emerson failed her hearing screening, and has fluid in her middle ear. The fluid isn't caused from an ear infection, which means it can't be fixed with antibiotics. I am so thankful that our ENT was conservative and gave us another 2 months before we will have to do tubes. Emerson will be re-tested in October. We are going to try a nasal spray until then, and hopefully that will work. We really don't want to go through another surgery.
Speaking of tubes... We have known that Stella's tubes have been out of place since last winter. Which stinks because her tubes lasted less than 8 months. The audiologist was unable to test Stell's hearing because her tubes were laying in her ear canals, and the ENT attempted to remove them while we were in the office. Mamaw Ruth, a nurse, and myself were all trying to hold her down, but we weren't very successful! The ENT was able to remove one tube, and she thinks the other one will fall out by itself. Stella's hearing will also be tested in October. We are hoping for big things!
Birthday month started while we were in CO. Aunt B made Elmo cupcakes for the girls! It was a great way to kick off their birthday celebration! We have less than three weeks until our babies turn 3! I can't believe it! Turning 3 is a huge milestone for us! I have been looking forward to their 3rd birthday since my Uncle Al left me a voicemail on the morning of Stella's heart surgery (when she was 10 days old). He told me to start planning their 3rd birthday. He probably doesn't remember leaving that voicemail for me, but I will always remember it. It taught me that sometimes all we have is faith and hope, but that is enough. Needless to say, this birthday is going to be a huge celebration!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
July 18th, 2010
I will try to make up for my lack of posts by making this a long one! James' parents came to visit us the first weekend in July, and they brought us our new bed. We are so excited to have our new bed! We visited James' Aunt Karen and Uncle Larry (and lots of other family members) in Bloomington the following weekend. We had a great time spending time with family this month, but we didn't get to take many pictures.
The girls are in "big girl beds" now! They love their beds, and the transition was super easy. Here are updates on what we have all been up to:
James finished summer basketball and summer school, and has been busy at home trying to catch up on all of the details that have been overlooked for the past year. He has also been watching the girls, and they are loving having their daddy at home! Our house and our garden have never looked so good. He is also finishing up his graduate classes, and will be officially done in December!
I am working and taking three graduate classes and driving to Columbia twice a week. I have been extremely busy, but I am enjoying it. I am so glad that James has been able to pick up the slack at home.
Emerson is loving having her daddy home, and tries to cuddle with her daddy as much as possible! She is wearing big girl panties all day, and rarely has accidents! She loves her big girl bed, and also enjoys the freedom! She rises with the sun, and tries to wake up her sister! We ended up getting another kitten (it's a long story) and she loves both of the kittens so much. We have been taking the girls for bike rides at night. Emerson loves riding in the bike trailer, and would ride for hours if we would let her! Emerson's new word is "plenty." She likes to say that she has plenty or Stella has plenty! So cute!
Stella is such a funny little girl! Her new phrase is "towitisit?" We believe that towitisit is a combination of what is it and who is it. It is hilarious! She also likes to talk about Colorado. She is always asking where Ruthi, Eric, Brandi, and Chester are. Today she answered her own question and said "Ruthi is in Colorado." It was precious. Stella is still wearing her big girl panties, and almost never has an accident. She loves her big girl bed, and calls for mommy and daddy when she wakes up. She won't get out of bed by herself!
MoJo has been battling a skin rash on his stomach for a few weeks. We assumed it was allergies, but called the vet when it didn't improve. He ended up needing a steroid shot, antibiotics, and medicated baths. The rash most likely started as allergies, but it eventually turned into an infection. He is doing better now, and is such a good boy. We are so glad that he is part of our family.
We took the girls back to Boone for Developmental Clinic last week! We love taking them back and showing them off. They were both at or above their adjusted age in all of the areas that they were tested in! We are so proud of our big, healthy girls! We also had the opportunity to take them into the NICU to show them the "little babies." Both of the girls had been asking to see the "little babies" and they were very concerned about the wires and tubes on the babies. We explained that the babies need help eating and breathing, and that answer seemed to satisfy them for now.
We are so excited to be leaving for vacation in a few weeks! Our family, and Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty will be meeting Eric and his family in Estes Park for a week of relaxation! We can't wait to enjoy the cool weather, beautiful scenery, bike trails, and just relax!
Finally, James and I will be celebrating our fifth anniversary this week! Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty are going to keep the girls while we go to a Cardinals game and spend the night downtown. James and I have had a lot of ups and downs in the last five years. I wouldn't say that I love James more than I did when we said our vows on the beach in Mexico, but I would say that our love is different. Our love is more realistic, we know each others imperfections, we have supported each other through some of the best days of our lives and some of the worst. I can't wait to see what the next five years has in store for us. I love you, James!
Cousin Ruthi spent the last month with Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty. Stella really enjoyed spending extra time with Ruthi.
Playing on Emerson's big girl bed. Their cribs turned into a full size headboards and footboards. I haven't taken any pictures of their new bedding yet, but I will post them when I get around to taking them!
They love to play in their beds! MoJo has been dying to sleep with them!
The girls start out in the corner, next to the wall at night. This is how we found Stella last week!
Aunt Karen, Emerson, and James. The girls love the golf carts!
The girls are in "big girl beds" now! They love their beds, and the transition was super easy. Here are updates on what we have all been up to:
James finished summer basketball and summer school, and has been busy at home trying to catch up on all of the details that have been overlooked for the past year. He has also been watching the girls, and they are loving having their daddy at home! Our house and our garden have never looked so good. He is also finishing up his graduate classes, and will be officially done in December!
I am working and taking three graduate classes and driving to Columbia twice a week. I have been extremely busy, but I am enjoying it. I am so glad that James has been able to pick up the slack at home.
Emerson is loving having her daddy home, and tries to cuddle with her daddy as much as possible! She is wearing big girl panties all day, and rarely has accidents! She loves her big girl bed, and also enjoys the freedom! She rises with the sun, and tries to wake up her sister! We ended up getting another kitten (it's a long story) and she loves both of the kittens so much. We have been taking the girls for bike rides at night. Emerson loves riding in the bike trailer, and would ride for hours if we would let her! Emerson's new word is "plenty." She likes to say that she has plenty or Stella has plenty! So cute!
Stella is such a funny little girl! Her new phrase is "towitisit?" We believe that towitisit is a combination of what is it and who is it. It is hilarious! She also likes to talk about Colorado. She is always asking where Ruthi, Eric, Brandi, and Chester are. Today she answered her own question and said "Ruthi is in Colorado." It was precious. Stella is still wearing her big girl panties, and almost never has an accident. She loves her big girl bed, and calls for mommy and daddy when she wakes up. She won't get out of bed by herself!
MoJo has been battling a skin rash on his stomach for a few weeks. We assumed it was allergies, but called the vet when it didn't improve. He ended up needing a steroid shot, antibiotics, and medicated baths. The rash most likely started as allergies, but it eventually turned into an infection. He is doing better now, and is such a good boy. We are so glad that he is part of our family.
We took the girls back to Boone for Developmental Clinic last week! We love taking them back and showing them off. They were both at or above their adjusted age in all of the areas that they were tested in! We are so proud of our big, healthy girls! We also had the opportunity to take them into the NICU to show them the "little babies." Both of the girls had been asking to see the "little babies" and they were very concerned about the wires and tubes on the babies. We explained that the babies need help eating and breathing, and that answer seemed to satisfy them for now.
We are so excited to be leaving for vacation in a few weeks! Our family, and Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty will be meeting Eric and his family in Estes Park for a week of relaxation! We can't wait to enjoy the cool weather, beautiful scenery, bike trails, and just relax!
Finally, James and I will be celebrating our fifth anniversary this week! Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty are going to keep the girls while we go to a Cardinals game and spend the night downtown. James and I have had a lot of ups and downs in the last five years. I wouldn't say that I love James more than I did when we said our vows on the beach in Mexico, but I would say that our love is different. Our love is more realistic, we know each others imperfections, we have supported each other through some of the best days of our lives and some of the worst. I can't wait to see what the next five years has in store for us. I love you, James!
Cousin Ruthi spent the last month with Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty. Stella really enjoyed spending extra time with Ruthi.
Playing on Emerson's big girl bed. Their cribs turned into a full size headboards and footboards. I haven't taken any pictures of their new bedding yet, but I will post them when I get around to taking them!
They love to play in their beds! MoJo has been dying to sleep with them!
The girls start out in the corner, next to the wall at night. This is how we found Stella last week!
Aunt Karen, Emerson, and James. The girls love the golf carts!
Monday, June 28, 2010
June 28th, 2010
We took the girls to pick up their kitten from their friend, Jocelyn, last weekend. The kitten's name is Kyle, and he has done really well with the girls. He took turns riding in their car seats with them on the way home! Mo is also a big fan of Kyle, but I don't have any pictures of the two of them playing yet.
This picture was taken at our friends' wedding last weekend. James had a handsome orange tie, but it didn't last long!
This picture was taken at our friends' wedding last weekend. James had a handsome orange tie, but it didn't last long!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Great Wolf Lodge- June 12th, 2010
I made three posts tonight, so be sure to scroll down and check them all out. We have been really busy the last few weeks, so it was easier for me to divide up our trips into different posts. We traveled to Northern Michigan the first weekend of June to celebrate James' cousin Anna's high school graduation. It was the girls first trip to Michigan. They did great, and we traveled more than 1500 miles between Thursday and Sunday!
Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty treated us to a getaway at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City the following weekend, but I didn't take many pictures because we were too busy playing in the water! The girls loved the pools and water slides! We met Uncle Eric, Aunt B, and Cousin Ruthi there to celebrate Eric, B, and Ruthi's birthdays.
In other news, James & I are both taking three Masters classes this month. The only difference is that James is finishing up his graduate degree, and I just started working on my second graduate degree. We are both extremely busy right now with our girls, work, summer basketball, traveling, and classes, but life is good.
The girls are so much fun right now. They say the craziest things and are so funny! They are both potty trained! Emerson caught on really quickly once she decided she was ready. We still put them in diapers at bedtime, and we are loving only using a few diapers a day!
Stella gave up on her glasses after 24 hours. She knew that they didn't make a difference, and she wasn't interested in wearing them. Emerson, on the other hand, loves her glasses. She asks for them in the morning, and doesn't mess with them at all. Last night, she told James, "My glasses help me see." How sweet is that?
As you will be able to tell in the next few pictures, they are both starting to enjoy posing for pictures! It is hilarious!
Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty treated us to a getaway at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City the following weekend, but I didn't take many pictures because we were too busy playing in the water! The girls loved the pools and water slides! We met Uncle Eric, Aunt B, and Cousin Ruthi there to celebrate Eric, B, and Ruthi's birthdays.
In other news, James & I are both taking three Masters classes this month. The only difference is that James is finishing up his graduate degree, and I just started working on my second graduate degree. We are both extremely busy right now with our girls, work, summer basketball, traveling, and classes, but life is good.
The girls are so much fun right now. They say the craziest things and are so funny! They are both potty trained! Emerson caught on really quickly once she decided she was ready. We still put them in diapers at bedtime, and we are loving only using a few diapers a day!
Stella gave up on her glasses after 24 hours. She knew that they didn't make a difference, and she wasn't interested in wearing them. Emerson, on the other hand, loves her glasses. She asks for them in the morning, and doesn't mess with them at all. Last night, she told James, "My glasses help me see." How sweet is that?
As you will be able to tell in the next few pictures, they are both starting to enjoy posing for pictures! It is hilarious!
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